Traffic inspector in Batala caught on camera demanding bribe, suspended
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- •A video showing a Batala traffic inspector demanding a bribe went viral on social media.
- •The inspector is heard telling a citizen, “Give me five thousand rupees and do whatever you want.”
- •The officer has been suspended and an investigation has been initiated.
- •Punjab Police higher-ups have directed immediate action in the matter.
Batala’s traffic department is in the midst of a major controversy after a video showing a traffic inspector allegedly demanding a bribe went viral on social media. In the clip, the inspector is heard telling a motorist, “Give me five thousand rupees and do whatever you want.” The video’s spread has sparked widespread outrage, prompting immediate action from the authorities.
Speaking to the media, Batala’s Station House Officer (SHO) Sarbjit Singh confirmed that the inspector seen in the video has been suspended with immediate effect. An investigation has been launched, and further action will follow shortly. Punjab Police higher-ups have also taken serious note of the incident and directed prompt action in the case.
Local residents say such incidents have surfaced before, but swift administrative response is encouraging. The name of the suspended inspector has not yet been disclosed, but authorities have assured that details will be shared soon.
